There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to New Bedford by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 51m$18–29Drive 81.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to New Bedfordcar 81.8 mi
1h 41m$15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence to Malden Centertrain Haverhill Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 52m$19–53Line 24 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Centerbus 24
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus
4h 37m$17–27
Lawrence to New Bedford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to New Bedford is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Canal Street & Amesbury St and arriving at New Bedford via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at New Bedford via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Lawrence and New Bedford is 88 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Lawrence to New Bedford, including transfers.
Lawrence to New Bedford bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Canal Street & Amesbury St station.
Lawrence to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to New Bedford is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence to New Bedford via Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to New Bedford via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Boston, and Boston South Buses in around 4h 37m.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from Lawrence to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Canal Street & Amesbury St to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to New Bedford bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station.
Lawrence to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to New Bedford is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Lawrence to New Bedford.
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